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University of Alberta Calendar 2019-2020 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BScN—After Degree Program


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General Information


This two-year program is designed for those with a university degree and is available in both Edmonton and Camrose. For information on the BScN Honors Program for After Degree students, see the BScN Honors Program .

  1. The curriculum is designed to be taken over two calendar years. With approval, students have up to three years to complete the requirements for this program. Normally, students who do not complete the program within three years will be required to withdraw.
  2. Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registrations. Particular care should be exercised regarding prerequisite courses. Students are responsible for adjustments in registration made necessary by reexamination results.
  3. Edmonton site students may be assigned to clinical placements anywhere in the greater Edmonton area or as far away as 150 kilometers. Camrose site students may be assigned to clinical placements in Camrose or as far away as 150 kilometers. Students are responsible for their transportation to practice placements and for the costs of travel and accommodations.
  4. Students must purchase a stethoscope, penlight and a lab coat. A uniform will be required later in the program.
  5. Clinical practice may include shift and weekend rotations.

Course Sequence


Year 1 (see Note 1)


Year 2 (see Note 1)


Notes


  1. Courses may be configured differently depending on clinical placement availability.
  2. Students in Camrose will take NURS 437 .
  3. Students in Camrose will take NURS 433 .
  4. NURS 485  may be offered in Spring/Summer of Year 2. In this case, students would take NURS 422  and NURS 425  in Winter Term.

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